1. Teaching and training of undergraduate dental students and interns
2. Teaching and training of postgraduate students
3. Providing dental services at the doorstep of the rural and the underprivileged sections of the community
4. School oral health programs
5. Oral health awareness programs
6. Quantitative and Qualitative Research
The department has 6 nodal centers spread in and around the city of Mangalore.
1. Ullal PHC
2. LadyHill PHC
3. Koyla PHC
4. Kuppe Padavu PHC
5. Moodbidri CHC
6. Farangipet
The department also participates in camps conducted by KMC Hospital and NGOs at various places in and around Mangalore